Recent Development of 30 MW Kamojang Geothermal Power Project, West Java, Indonesia
- Key words
- Power Generation; Exploration; Indonesia; West Java; Kamojang; Cooling Towers; Flash Plants; Steam Turbines; Generators; Geochemistry; Geology
- Location
- Java; Kawah Kamojang, Indonesia
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1978
- Session
- Exploration; Geothermal overviews; Reservoir engineering
- Language
- English
Abstract
This paper has been prepared to discuss various problems of geothermal energy studies for the development of the Kamojang field in West java, Indonesia for the production of 30 MW power plant capacity. These studies, carried out by the Indonesian Government in cooperation with the New Zealand Government, are primarily based on the information gained during reconnaissance survey, initial investigation, and exploration and production wells testing. Production drilling of ten wells started in 1976 followed by design of structural, mechanical and electrical equipment, and the steam gathering system. The construction of this power plant required approximately 48 months. The jobs occur in three major phases: (1) site development (2) foundation and building construction, and (3) equipment installation. With successful production drilling, design and construction of this project, the Indonesian engineers will gain valuable experience.
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